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Governmental Center Building
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
Consent Agenda
Oral Communications 10:45 Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
Additions and Deletions to the Consent Agenda; and Action on the
Consent Agenda
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Any person may address the Board during its
Oral Communications period. Presentations must not exceed three minutes in
length, and individuals may speak only once during Oral Communications. All
Oral Communications must be directed to an item not listed on today's Agenda,
and must be within the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members will not take
actions or respond immediately to any Oral Communications presented, but may
choose to follow up at a later time, either individually. Or on a subsequent
Board of Supervisor's Agenda. Oral Communications will normally be received by
the Board for a period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes. If, at the end of
this period, additional persons wish to address the Board under Oral
Communications. The Oral Communications period may be continued to the last
item on the Regular Agenda. Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda.
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Spanish language translation is available on an as needed basis. Please
make advance arrangements with the Clerk of the Board, in Room 500, or by
telephone at (831) 454-2323.
Traducciones del ingles al espanol y del espanol al ingles estan
disponibles en las sesiones de la Mesa Directiva. Por favor hagan arreglos por
anticipo con la Secretaria de la Mesa Directiva, en cuarto numero 500, o por
telefono al numero (831) 454-2323.
******CONSENT AGENDA****** GENERAL GOVERNMENT 6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller 7. Item Deleted 8. Item Deleted HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES 20.
Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $58,333 in federal funds into the
Homeless Persons Health Project; authorize the fixed asset purchase of modular
furniture and a laptop computer for the project; and take various associated
personnel actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
21.
Adopt resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1147 relating to Maternal and Child
Health Services and direct the Chairman of the Board to convey that support to
the Honorable Gray Davis, Governor of California, as recommended by the Health
Services Agency Administrator 22.
Approve Health Services Agency grant application to the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation for the Community Partnership for Older Adults long-term care project
and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency
Administrator 23.
Approve the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Emergency Ambulance
Advanced Life Support Transport Services; approve transfer of appropriations of
$109,500 for Parts A and B of the RFP process and an agreement with Diane Akers
for up to $109,500 to assist in the development of the RFP, as recommended by
the Health Services Agency Administrator 24.
Approve agreement with the Homeless Community Resource Center for fiscal year
2001-02 in the amount of $49,646 for the provision of Food Stamp services; adopt
resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of
$29,544; approve contract amendment for fiscal year 2000-01; and authorize the
Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Human
Resources Agency Administrator 25.
Authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign a contract with
Panoramic Software, Incorporated in the amount of $65,000 for the upgrade of the
current Public Guardian computer systems software, as recommended by the Human
Resources Agency Administrator 26.
Authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign contract with
MacDougall and Company in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000 for a Community
Programs Facility and Infrastructure Work Plan and direct the Human Resources
Agency to return to the Board on or before February 12, 2002 with a final report
on the Work Plan, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator 27.
Continue report on Emergency Pre-Eviction Program until October 2, 2001, as
recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS 28.
Adopt resolution approving and accepting the terms and conditions of an easement
contract to provide access by County personnel to the South Ridge at Quail
Hollow Quarry and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
29.
Accept and file final work products from Dill Design Group updating Historic
Resource Inventory for fiscal year 2000-2001, as recommended by the Planning
Director 30.
Accept and file report on the County resuming responsibility for mobile home
park inspections and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning
Director 31.
Authorize the Planning Department to explore various issues associated with the
preparation of a Habitat Conservation Plan for the Zayante sand hills area with
the City of Scotts Valley and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and
report to the Board on the results of those discussions on or before November 6,
2001, as recommended by the Planning Director 32.
Defer report on the Code Compliance Program to October 2, 2001, as recommended
by the Planning Director 33.
Approve amendment to Affordable Housing Participation Agreement for Tract No.
1423, Yacht Harbor Oaks, as recommended by the Planning Director 34.
Approve the fiscal year 2001-2002 Work program for the Advanced Planning Section
of the Planning Department, as recommended by the Planning Director 35.
Accept and file recommendations of the Housing Advisory Commission regarding the
In-Lieu Fee program and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning
Director 36.
Accept and file report on Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling for Buena
Vista Landfill; approve transfer of funds from County Service Area-9C Solid
Waste and Recycling contingencies in the amount of $586,000 for operations and
maintenance activities and $750,000 for purchase of various capital equipment;
and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works 37.
Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the
San Lorenzo Way Bridge Rail Replacement project; authorize calling for bids; set
the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on October 16, 2001; and take related actions, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works 38.
Accept the low bid of Earthworks in the amount of $62,252 for the Pineridge
County Service Area (CSA) No. 24 Road Repair Project, Phase 2, (District 3);
authorize the award of the contract; and take related action, as recommended by
the Director of Public Works 39.
Approve Program supplement to the County-State Agreement providing federal
funding reimbursement for Browns Valley Road Replacement project, Soquel Drive
(Bargetto) Bridge, and Freedom Boulevard Roadway Rehabilitation projects; adopt
resolution authorizing execution of agreement; and take related actions, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works REDEVELOPMENT 40.
AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept
and file report on Traffic Impact Reduction Program, as recommended by the
Redevelopment Agency Administrator EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 41. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION AT THE CONCLUSION OF
THE BOARDS AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING
ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Case Name/No.: Big Creek Lumber Company, et al, & Central Coast Forest
Association, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Superior Court
Case No. CV 134816 (Consolidated) Case Name/No.: McNees v. County of Santa Cruz, et al. United States
District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C 01-20426 RS Case Name/No.: Sarah Newcomb v. County of Santa Cruz, et al., Santa Cruz
County Superior Court Case No. CV140576 REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL- will be given at the conclusion of the closed
session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session *****REGULAR AGENDA***** SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 9:00 A.M. or thereafter a. Letter of County Administrative Officer of September 6, 2001 with
attachments
b. Letters of Sheriff-Coroner of August 17, 2001 and August 23, 2001
regarding BJA and SLESF funds
c. Letter of District Attorney of September 5, 2001 regarding SLESF funds
d. Resolutions Regarding public hearing items: If any person challenges an action taken on
the foregoing matter(s) in court, they may be limited to raising only those
issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written
correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at or prior to the public
hearing. The time limit for seeking judicial review of any decision approving or
denying an application for a permit, license or other entitlement, or revoking a
permit, license or other entitlement is governed by Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1094.6 and is no later than the 90th day following the date on which the
decision is made (unless a shorter time limit is specified for the type of
action by State or Federal law, in which case the shorter time limit shall
apply). a. Letter of Human Resources Agency Administrator of September 6, 2001
b. In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Implementation Team Report,
Findings and Recommendations
c. Proposed Ordinance
d. Employer Relations Policy a. Letter of County Counsel of September 6, 2001
b. Proposed Ordinance a. Letter of Supervisor Pirie of August 29, 2001
b. Applications Bid opening for Concrete Slab Replacement - Fleet Operations Facility Project
a. Letter of the Director of General Services of August 14, 2001 Page counter now reads
9:00
Roll Call
12:00
Lunch
10:00
Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
10:30
Recess
Roll Call
The County complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. As a courtesy to
those who are affected, please attend the meetings smoke and scent free.
Questions regarding accommodation under the ADA should be directed to the office
of the Clerk of the Board at 454-2323.Note: The Board of
Supervisors meetings are broadcast live on AT&T Cable Services, Channel
26.
10.
Reject the claim of Juan R. Zamora, No. 102-013 and refer to County Counsel
11.
Reject the claim of Thomas H. Barnes, No. 102-016 and refer to County Counsel
12.
Reject the claim of Mrs. Rose Erin O'Leary (Hellier, Tutt) Dabb AKA ERYN, No.
102-020 and refer to County Counsel
13.
Reject the claim of Simba Kenyatta, No. 102-021 and refer to County Counsel
14.
Approve response to the 2000-01 Grand Jury Report and request the Chair forward
the response to the Presiding Judge, as recommended by the County Administrative
Officer
15.
Accept and file report on Felt Street Plaza and take related actions, as
recommended by the County Administrative Officer
16.
Accept notification that applications for the vacant position on the Opal Cliffs
Recreation and Park District will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for
an appointment to be made prior to December 7, 2001, and adopt resolutions
appointing the unopposed candidates who have filed declarations of candidacy for
the November 6, 2001 election for the Salsipuedes Sanitary, Place de Mer
Geologic Hazard Abatement, Alba Park, Parkway and Recreation and Opal Cliffs
Recreation and Park Districts, as recommended by the Clerk Recorder
17.
Approve deferral of bid award for the Emeline Complex Buildings Re-paint Project
until September 25, 2001, as recommended by the Director of General Services
18.
Authorize the Personnel Director to approve the life, vision and dental
insurance renewals with ING, VSP and PMI at the current rates through September
2002, as recommended by the Personnel Director
19.
Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board, for a
representative of educational agencies, with nominations for appointment to be
received on October 2, 2001, and final appointment to be made October 16, 2001,
as recommended by Chairman Campos
19.1
Adopt resolution condemning the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, committed
on American soil, and supporting the President of the United States in his
efforts to bring those behind the attacks to justice, as recommended by Chairman
Campos
43.
The Board of Supervisors will recess in order to permit the Board of Directors
of the County of Santa Cruz Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone
7, to convene and carry out its regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located
on the table at the front of the Board Chambers)
44.
Consider report on the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority
Implementation Team Findings and Recommendations, Ordinance creating the Public
Authority, and related matters
45.
Consider ordinance amending Chapter 7.89 and repealing Subdivision I of Section
5.50.180 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to tobacco advertising
46.
Consider appointments of Shelley E. Lawrie and Robin Towse as at-large
appointees to the Assessment Appeals Board, and Lee Slaff as an alternate
at-large appointee, for terms to expire September 3, 2004
47.
10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM